Arsenal activate Fellaini release clause

It is being widely rumoured that Arsenal have become the first club to activate Marouane Fellaini’s release clause.

Bill Kenwright stated in the press conference unveiling Roberto Martinez that only one player had such a clause,it has been long assumed that Fellaini is that player. The exact figure that would activate such a clause has been the cause of much conjecture with amounts from 15 million to 25 million plus being quoted.

Although Fellaini has often reiterated that he is happy at Everton Football Club he has also made no secret of his desire to play at the highest level. The lure of Champion’s League football may prove too great for the midfielder as it did for former Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta.